CREED-ENTIALS
The 3-part foundation of an Airman's professional obligations, consisting of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
What are the Core Values
The 3 distinct tiers that form the structure of the enlisted force.
What are the Junior Enlisted Tier, Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Tier, and Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Tier
What are these called: Tactical, Operational, and Strategic.
Leadership Levels
This developmental duty makes an NCO responsible for the daily operations of Unaccompanied Housing and mentoring the Airmen who live there.
Airmen Dormitory Leader (ADL)
On this exact date in 1947, the U.S. Air Force officially broke away from the Army to become its own separate military branch
September 18, 1947
The first 3 lines of the Airman's Creed, which state a member's identity & commitment.
What are "I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR. I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION'S CALL."
The 4ranks that comprise the Junior Enlisted Tier
Airman Basic, Airman, Airman First Class, and Senior Airman
An Airman Leadership Quality (ALQ) defined as the ability to understand & manage 1's own emotions & those of others
Emotional Intelligence
This instructor delivers Professional Military Education curriculum to Airmen, NCOs, and SNCOs to prepare them for increased leadership roles.
Professional Military Education (PME) Instructor
This majestic bird of prey serves as the official mascot of the United States Air Force Academy
This solemn promise is made upon enlistment to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
What is the Oath of Enlistment
The 2 ranks that make up the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Tier
Staff Sergeant (E-5) and Technical Sergeant (E-6)
This duty title is reserved for Chief Master Sergeants who serve as the most senior enlisted leader at key levels of command, such as a Wing or MAJCOM.
Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
In this role, a member is responsible for all readiness, health, morale, and welfare issues within their organization.
First Sergeant
Originally written in 1939, the official song of the U.S. Air Force famously begins with these seven words
Off we go into the wild blue yonder
As described in the Airman's Creed, every American Airman embodies these three key roles.
What are Wingman, Leader, and Warrior
This tier, which includes ranks E-7 through E-9, represents the highest level of enlisted leadership.
the Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Tier
This is the highest-ranking enlisted position in the Air Force, serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the Secretary and Chief of Staff.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
This position serves as the primary advisor at the base level for force development, executing key programs like the First Term Enlisted Course and the Informed Decision Seminar.
Development Advisor (DA)
This famous nickname dates back to colonial or frontier days when the top NCO got first pick of new uniform supplies
First Shirt
The central focus of the Profession of Arms, requiring Airmen to have the confidence, skill, and commitment to protect the United States.
What is warfighting
When 2 NCOs share the same grade & date of rank, these next 3 factors are used in order to determine seniority.
Total active federal military service date (TAFMS), pay date & date of birth.
Typically a Chief Master Sergeant located at Headquarters Air Force, this leader organizes entire enlisted career fields, establishes entry requirements, and manages training and manning.
Career Field Manager (CFM)?
These instructors are charged with conducting basic military training for new Airmen, instilling discipline, and overseeing their transition into the Air Force.
Military Training Instructor (MTI)
During the Berlin Airlift, pilot Gail Halvorsen earned the nickname "The Candy Bomber" by dropping these miniature items to children using parachutes made from handkerchiefs.
Hershey chocolate bars